Blood drive Dec. 5 at city hall

The Wisconsin Rapids Police Department is encouraging residents to save the day by donating blood at its upcoming drive from 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Dec. 5 at City Hall, 444 W. Grand Ave., Wisconsin Rapids, in the Council Chambers.

BloodCenter of Wisconsin must see 800 donors each day in order to fill the need for the countless patients whose lives may depend on them. Donors can schedule an appointment online at www.bcw.edu/wirapids or by calling BloodCenter toll free at 888-310-7555. Appointments are preferred to ensure a quick and convenient donation, but walk-in donors are also welcome.

Anyone 16 or older who is in general good health and meets eligibility requirements is encouraged to donate blood. Parental consent is required for 16-year-olds to donate. The entire process takes about an hour. Donors should bring a photo ID that includes birth date.

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Blood drive Dec. 5 at city hall

The Wisconsin Rapids Police Department is encouraging residents to save the day by donating blood at its upcoming drive from 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Dec. 5 at City Hall, 444 W. Grand Ave., Wisconsin

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